Reviewed by Lexie CornerFeb 28 2025
Yukon Metals Corp. has released the details of its planned exploration campaign at the all-weather, road-accessible 720-hectare Star River Project near Ross River, Yukon.
An oblique view looking at the southern part of the Star River property showing Gravity and TDEM anomaly targets with significant 2024 Gold and Silver samples. Initial drilling will be focused on the F2 zone. Image Credit: Yukon Metals Corp.
Highlights of the 2025 exploration schedule include:
- 4,000 meters of diamond drilling around the F2 zone, focusing on high-grade silver and gold surface samples that align with strong gravity and electromagnetic geophysical anomalies.
- A rock-chip sampling program and geophysical gravity infill survey to refine the selection of drill targets on the land.
- A high-resolution geophysical magnetic UAV survey to identify previously recognized surface lineaments that may indicate mineralized formations.
Work at Star River in 2024 delivered superb drill targets, and we are excited to advance our understanding of the scale of the property’s mineral potential. With a strong correlation between geophysical anomalies and surface mineralization, the upcoming drill program is a critical next step to test these compelling targets. Additionally, the UAV magnetic and gravity infill surveys will provide valuable structural and geological insights to further refine our exploration strategy. We look forward to commencing our 2025 drill season and to unlocking new discoveries.
Rory Quinn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yukon Metals Corp.
Building on the strong geophysical results and the success of previous rock-chip sampling, which returned several samples above 1000 g/t silver and up to 101 g/t gold, the company plans a 4,000-meter drill program. The primary focus will be a high-priority target in the southern half of the land, where a significant gravity anomaly spans approximately 800 meters north-south.
This anomaly correlates with a Time-Domain Electromagnetic (TDEM) peak near the well-known F2 and Canyon showings, suggesting a major geological feature. Drilling will assess whether this feature represents a good host rock or structural control over mineralization, as well as determine the depth and extent of mineralization detected at the surface.
A high-resolution UAV drone magnetic survey will also be conducted across the property. Combined with mapping and rock geochemical sampling, this survey will provide detailed data on structural factors that may influence mineralization, as well as follow up on anomalous 2024 rock-chip samples with up to 10,936 g/t silver. The magnetic survey will also cover the northern half of the property to better outline geology and understand how the observed gravity anomalies connect to potential mineralized systems.
To refine exploration targets, a gravity infill survey will be carried out over identified high-gravity anomalies. This additional data will enhance the resolution of key zones and guide future drill target modifications.
The planned drill program, geophysical surveys, sampling, and gravity infill work are all designed to discover mineralization and assess its scale across the property. Drilling will focus on high-priority anomalies to confirm the presence of mineralized zones, while the UAV magnetic survey, prospecting, mapping, and gravity infill work will refine structural controls and target definition. These exploration efforts aim to build on last season's findings and determine the grade and continuity of the mineralizing system.
About the Star River Project
Yukon Metals controls the entire Star River base and precious metals project, which is accessible via an all-season road off the Robert Campbell Highway and near the former Ketza Mine haul road. The project hosts several showings of polymetallic carbonate replacement mineralization and quartz-sulphide veins, which were identified in the 1950s. Remnants of underground and surface workings from historical exploration techniques can be seen across the property, which is connected to previously built access roads and trails branching off the Ketza Mine Road.
The 2024 exploration effort at Star River confirmed several historic mineralized showings and identified new areas of interest, with rock-chip samples confirming high-grade silver and gold values. These findings have guided subsequent geophysical surveys. Recent gravity and TDEM surveys have detected several strong anomalies, some corresponding to known mineralization and others indicating new, untested prospects.
Additionally, a high-resolution LiDAR scan was conducted to enhance structural interpretation by mapping critical geological features that may control mineralization. These combined exploration activities are refining drill targets and improving the understanding of the property’s geological framework.
The rock samples collected during the prospecting described in this release are selected for analysis and are used to assess the presence or absence of mineralization; they may not be representative of the overall mineralization on the project.